We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Buyer to join our Procurement Team. In this role you will take ownership of the procurement and expediting of technically advanced components across the race cars, ensuring the right parts are delivered on time, to specification, to the highest quality standards, and at the optimum cost, enabling performance at every race weekend. Working at the heart of a fast-paced, high-performance environment, you will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, production, car build, race team, and supply chain partners.
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Procuring and expediting a wide range of components and assemblies used across Formula One car development and associated engineering activities.
- Managing supplier performance to ensure delivery schedules, quality requirements, and cost objectives are achieved.
- Coordinating material logistics and ensuring suppliers have the resources and information required to deliver on time.
- Maintaining accurate procurement and supply data within ERP systems to support operational performance and KPI achievement.
- Communicating supply chain risks, challenges, and delays to key stakeholders across the business.
- Working closely with suppliers to reduce lead times, improve responsiveness, and deliver best value.
- Supporting the onboarding and development of new suppliers in partnership with the Supplier Quality Team.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships across the supply chain and internal departments.
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement efficiency and supply chain capability.
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Proven experience in technical procurement, ideally within Formula One, motorsport, automotive, aerospace, or a similarly demanding engineering environment.
- Strong understanding of component manufacturing and assembly processes across composites, metallics, electronics, and workshop equipment.
- Experience working with MRP/ERP systems such as Epicor, SAP, IFS, or similar platforms.
- Excellent supplier management and stakeholder communication skills.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance quality, cost, and lead time considerations.
- Ability to make confident decisions and deliver results under pressure and within tight deadlines.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
- A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment.
- Resilient and adaptable in a rapidly changing environment.
Investing in your career is paramount. We promote professional and personal development through a provision of learning opportunities and work with you to shape your career and realise your full potential.
As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private healthcare, pension plan, life assurance, TEDSgroup childcare benefits, a cycle-to-work scheme, tech scheme, and car scheme.
You will also have access to our state-of-the-art facilities at the AMR Technology Campus, featuring a new on-site gym with fitness, spin and yoga classes, a bistro café, and restaurant.
Embark on a journey with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team to reshape history at our cutting-edge, sustainable campus in Northamptonshire. Combining our rich heritage with innovation, we bring fresh energy to the sport, driven by a commitment to challenge the status quo and dominate the track. With new investment fueling our ambitions, we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion for racing and drive for success. As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private health care, pension plan, life assurance, and benefits like, cycle-to-work, tech, and car schemes. Plus, you can look forward to an on-site gym with fitness classes, as well as a restaurant offering indoor and outdoor dining.
Aston Martin Formula One Team is committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex or sexual orientation. We strive to be a Team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered and valued.
Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team is committed to making sure our selection methods are fair for all. If you would like to request that reasonable adjustments are made, please share this in your application when asked.
